viva pasta

we hit viva pasta in hillcrest sunday after not having been there since just after they opened last year. they've changed the layout a bit - you fill out color-coded laminated cards describing the contents of your desired pasta/salad/sandwich at a table right as you walk in. the rest of the place retains the same open, clean and colorful look since viva pasta opened:



i think you get a very flavorful and healthy pasta and/or salad for the money - just $7 each, which includes an iced (well, melted ice) tea. the curry chicken salad was really good, and you can load up on fruits and veggies for it, all neatly presented. my linguine with marinara sauce was very light and yet filling, and jay said his pesto sauce was excellent. hillcrest could use more places like this, where you can grab a relatively quick, healthy organic meal for a decent price and be on your way - no waiting for the server to bring your check.